Functions When Using An External Flash - Ricoh pentax KP Operating Manual

Functions when Using an
External Flash
Use of the following external flashes (optional) enables a variety
of flash modes, such as P-TTL auto flash mode.
Compatible Flash
Camera Function
Red-eye reduction flash
*1
Auto Flash Discharge
Automatic switch to flash
sync speed
Automatic setting of the
aperture value in G or I
mode
7
P-TTL auto flash
Slow-speed Sync flash
Flash Exposure
Compensation
AF assist light of the external
flash
Trailing Curtain Sync flash
Contrast Control Sync flash
Slave flash
High-speed Sync flash
Wireless flash
*1 Only the R mode is available for the capture mode.
*2 Available only when using a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J, FA, F, or A lens.
(When using a lens with an aperture ring, set the aperture ring to the
9 position.)
*3 AF assist light is not available with the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ.
*4 Shutter speed of 1/90 seconds or slower.
*5 Available with the AF201FG.
120
×
x: Available #: Restricted
AF540FGZ
Built-in AF540FGZ II
Flash AF360FGZ
AF360FGZ II
x x
x x
x x
x x
*2 *2
# #
x x
x x
×
*3
#
*4
x x
*6
# x
×
x
×
x
*7 *7
# #
*6 Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II,
AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II (two or more compatible external flashes
for Contrast Control Sync flash required).
*7 Available only when combined with the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II,
AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II.
u Caution
• Never press 1 on the camera when any external flash unit
: Not available
is attached to the camera. The built-in flash will hit the
external flash. If you want to use both at once, connect them
AF201FG
using an extension cord.
AF200FG
AF160FC
• Flashes with the reversed polarity (the center contact on the
hot shoe is minus) cannot be used due to the risk of damaging
x
the camera and flash.
• Do not combine with accessories that have a different
x
number of contacts, such as Hot Shoe Grip, as a malfunction
x may occur.
• Combining with flashes from other manufacturers may cause
equipment breakdown.
x
t Memo
*2
#
• With the AF540FGZ, AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or
AF360FGZ II, you can use the high-speed sync flash to
x
discharge a flash and take a picture at a shutter speed faster
x than 1/180 seconds. Set the capture mode to I, K, or L.
• By using two or more external flashes (AF540FGZ,
×
AF540FGZ II, AF360FGZ, or AF360FGZ II) or by using these
external flashes in combination with the built-in flash, you can
*5
#
use the wireless mode (controller flash) to shoot in P-TTL
*7 flash mode without connecting the flash units with a cord. In
#
this case, set the camera channel on the external flashes.
×
You can check the set channel in the status screen, Live View
screen, and viewfinder. (p.14, p.19)
×
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